Holmes Reservoir is a reservoir in Utah, near Davis County.
Holmes Reservoir is a reservoir in Davis County, Utah and covers about 26.9 acres, reaches about 56 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 1,100 acre-feet.
Holmes Reservoir can be broken down in a few passes: shallow cover, the first break, and the deepest useful water. Deep water at Holmes Reservoir gives fish room to move away from shore as summer heat and bright light build.
The fish mix here is not confirmed, so check fresh local information before choosing a target or keeping a catch; try the strongest cover, then slow down after the first bite.
Begin with one slow bottom presentation and one moving bait, then let bites show whether fish are holding close to cover or roaming open water; begin beside green weeds, then watch water color during the day.
Use wind as a clue; a light push can carry food toward a bank, but hard wind may muddy it, so look for a clean edge near a point or protected pocket; use stronger line beside wood and sharp rock.
Spring runoff can add color and pull fish toward fresh water; green weeds and the first drop become stronger summer targets; in fall, follow bait toward points and shallow flats, while winter rewards a slower search; check the clearest edge before moving, then try natural colors in clear water.
A medium spinning rod, 8-pound line, a small box of jigs, a few crankbaits, and a simple bottom rig cover most situations; change depth or speed before changing every piece of tackle; try the first deep shelf after the bank, then fish the edge from top to bottom.
Record the wind, water color, productive depth, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce; fish one point at two depths, then make the next cast parallel to the edge.
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Distances are straight-line estimates between mapped water locations.